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Crimson Australia has closed its takeover offer for Kip McGrath after securing a 93.88% relevant interest. The bidder has begun the compulsory acquisition process for the remaining shares, moving the education group toward full ownership.

Crimson Australia has reached 91.40% control of Kip McGrath, crossing the threshold needed to pursue compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares. Holdouts can still accept the offer before the scheduled 4 November deadline for faster payment.

IDP Education has reaffirmed FY27 Adjusted EBIT guidance of A$95 million to A$115 million after using cost control, stronger yields and cash generation to cushion another sharp fall in international student volumes. The AGM also disclosed that the board had rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal and had completed about A$11 million of a planned A$50 million buyback.

Crimson Consulting Australia has raised its unconditional cash offer for Kip McGrath to A$0.75 per share and secured unanimous board backing. The bid now carries no defeating conditions, but the final control outcome depends on acceptances before the 19 October deadline.

Crimson Consulting Australia has extended its A$0.73-a-share takeover offer for Kip McGrath by five days, with the bid now due to close on 19 October. The bidder will also update shareholders on the status of the offer conditions on 12 October.

Kip McGrath shareholders have approved a total 6.0 cents per share distribution for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The payout includes 5.0 cents in special dividends, with the shares going ex-dividend on 1 October.

Crimson Consulting has extended its A$0.73-a-share offer for Kip McGrath to 14 October and says it now has a path to control the company with just over half the register. The bidder says support and intentions represent 50.89% of shares, although part of that figure remains conditional.

IDP Education’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 75% plunge in net profit as student volumes shrink, but the company pushes ahead with a $32 million cost-cutting transformation and AI investments.

Mayfield Childcare has launched a $3 million entitlement offer, fully covered by major shareholder pre-commitments and partial underwriting, to bolster working capital and support its operational turnaround amid ongoing sector challenges.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp share price fall and increased trading volume, attributing the movement to a late analyst downgrade and confirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

EDU Holdings has completed a selective buyback of 18 million shares, reducing its issued capital by 12.5% and aiming to boost earnings per share immediately.

EDU Holdings Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for 2025, with revenue more than doubling and profitability surging, prompting the company to declare its first-ever interim dividend.